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India.com
5 hours ago
- India.com
Meet actor who became an overnight star with his debut, did over 200 films; his daughter is a swimmer, son-in-law is a cricketer, he is…
There are many actors and actresses in Indian cinema whose kids did not follow their parents' footsteps and chose a different path for themselves. From R. Madhavan's son Vedaant Madhavan to Sanjay Dutt's daughter Trishala, many star kids chose a life away from glitz and glamour. Today, we will discuss an actor who became a star right after his debut movie. Despite this actor being one of the known stars in the industry, his kids did not choose the same line. If you are wondering who we are talking about, then this star is none other than Thalaivasal Vijay. Who Is Thalaivasal Vijay's Daughter? Thalaivasal Vijay made a special place in the audience's hearts with his strong presence in Tamil cinema. He has acted predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam films. He made his debut with the film Thalaivaasal (1992), which became part of his stage name in Tamil cinema. Over the years, he gave several hit films and made a name for himself in the industry. Despite being one of the leading actors, Thalaivasal Vijay's daughter did not become an actress. His elder daughter Jayveena is a professional swimmer. She won a medal in the South Asian Swimming Championship in Kathmandu, Nepal. Jayveena has also received the title of 'India's fastest swimmer'. She has represented India in many international competitions. Baba Aparajith is Jayveena's husband and Vijay's son-in-law. He is an important part of the Tamil Nadu cricket team and has also played in the IPL. He made his Ranji Trophy debut at the age of 17 and was also part of the Indian team that won the 2012 Junior World Cup. Thalaivasal Vijay's family is filled with talented members who have not been limited to cinema.


News18
10 hours ago
- News18
Actor Father, Swimmer Daughter, Cricketer Son-in-Law: Meet The 'Thalaivasal' Vijay Family
'Thalaivasal' Vijay has earned a special place in the hearts of audiences through his memorable character roles. In the 1990s, there were few Tamil films released without his presence. One of his most iconic moments came in the film Kadhal Kottai (1996), where the song Vyyyathe Sakothara, featuring his dance performance, became a huge hit. He adopted the screen name 'Thalaivasal Vijay' after his debut in the film Thalaivasal (1992). His acting talent has been evident in a range of celebrated films, including Thevar Magan (1992) and Mahanadhi (1994). In recent years, he has appeared in titles such as D Block (2022), Yaanai (2022), Laththi (2022) and My 3 (2023). A truly versatile performer, Vijay has worked not only in Tamil but also in Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi films. He has even lent his voice as a dubbing artist for actors in other languages and has featured in numerous television serials. 3/6 With a career spanning over 25 years, he has acted in more than 200 films, portraying a variety of supporting roles; be it a friend, brother, father, or other pivotal characters. However, 'Thalaivasal' Vijay is not the only well-known figure in his family. His eldest daughter, Jayaveena, is an accomplished swimmer who won a medal at the South Asian Swimming Championships in Kathmandu, Nepal. A promising athlete from Tamil Nadu, she has represented India at various international events and earned recognition as 'India's Fastest Swimmer'. Adding to the family's sporting pedigree, Jayaveena is married to Baba Aparajith, a key player for the Tamil Nadu cricket team and a former IPL player. Aparajith made his Ranji Trophy debut at just 17 and played a crucial role in India's triumph at the 2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. The couple, united by their shared passion for sport, married a few years ago. 'Thalaivasal' Vijay himself has had a deep interest in sports since childhood and still enjoys watching various sports channels at home. He takes pride in having both a daughter and a son-in-law who excel in their respective athletic fields.


Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Depleted Braves acquire pitcher Carlos Carrasco from Yankees for cash considerations
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees traded veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the depleted Atlanta Braves on Monday for cash considerations. HT Image The Braves acquired Carrasco a day after losing Grant Holmes to right elbow inflammation on Sunday. Holmes was originally placed on the 15-day injured list but moved to the 60-day IL after Erick Fedde was acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals. With the news involving Holmes, all five of Atlanta's opening day rotation are on the 60-day injured list. Atlanta lost at Texas 8-1 Sunday, has dropped five in a row and is 12 games behind in the NL wild-card race. Carrasco was 2-2 with a 5.91 ERA in eight games for the Yankees, who started him six times before designating him for assignment on May 6. Carrasco was in spring training on a minor league deal and could have opted out but he was re-signed after posting a 1.69 ERA in five spring training outings, including four starts. After accepting his assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre, the 38-year-old right-hander was 4-2 with a 3.27 ERA in 11 games (10 starts) and was 4-0 with a 2.23 ERA in five July starts. Originally acquired by the Cleveland Guardians from the Phillies for Cliff Lee in July 2009, Carrasco is 112-105 with a 4.18 ERA in 332 games (283) starts for Cleveland, the New York Mets and Yankees. He led the American League in wins in 2017 when he was 18-6 with Cleveland and also was named the 2019 AL Comeback Player of the Year following a return from leukemia. The Yankees made their third trade since Friday after acquiring Ryan McMahon from the Rockies and Amed Rosario from the Nationals. ___ AP MLB: